New ZealandDuty-free allowance per adult
Quick answer
4.5 L wine or beer AND 3 bottles spirits (max 1.125 L each), if you are 17 or over.
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
4.5 L wine or beer AND 3 bottles spirits (max 1.125 L each). The allowance applies from age 17. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.
Source: customs.govt.nz, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.
Air New Zealand: Cabin and checked; retail packaging, max 70% ABV; 24-70%: max 5 L per person; international: bottles >100 ml should be bought duty-free after final security. Source: airnewzealand.com, checked 6 Nov 2026